I think the "problem" here is, when you attach the title of "North American Championship" to the regatta, it goes from fun racing to serious racing. I fully understand (and support) fleets wanting their own separate course for a true North American Championship, free of contaminated air from those -other- boats, what ever they might be.

Now, to the point of a Hobie Megga type regatta, for Formula boats, that would be fun, just don't call it the NA's. There are some who race in both F16 and F18, if you combine the regatta, they won't be able to do both, obviously, so one of those classes is going to lose a few boats. If we want maximum turnout, we could have a week long regatta for F boats, but race F16's for 2-3 days, then F18's for the next 2-3 days. The teams who do both can then do both, in the same location, and have a race course that is clear of those -other- boats. The rest of us can show up, race our 2-3 days and go home, or stick around for more party fun or as Pete mentioned, do some sight seeing in the local area, what ever that might be.